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Demographic Analysis of Hattontown: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hattontown, a neighborhood in Reston, Virginia, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a strong economic foundation. As of 2022, the area is characterized by a plurality of White residents (38%), followed by Asian (25%) and Hispanic (20%) populations. The median income is $136,983, indicating an affluent community. Reston, which includes Hattontown, is one of the first modern planned communities in the United States, designed to foster racial and economic integration.
Over the past decade, Hattontown has maintained its status as a Moderately Diverse community, with shifts in its racial composition. The White population decreased slightly from 40% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. The Asian population remained relatively stable between 23-26%. The Black population increased from 11% in 2013 to 14% in 2017-2018, then decreased to 10% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained consistent around 19-21%.
The "Two or More Races" category increased from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a notable increase to 7% in 2020. This trend suggests a potential transition towards higher diversity in the future. The median income in Hattontown rose from $129,106 in 2013 to $136,983 in 2022, a 6.1% increase. The population grew moderately from 16,315 in 2013 to 16,948 in 2022, a 3.9% increase.
Hattontown's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in the multiracial population reflects a national trend, as the U.S. Census Bureau reported a 276% increase in the multiracial population between 2010 and 2020.
The neighborhood's high median income ($136,983 in 2022) exceeds the national median household income ($70,784 in 2021), positioning Hattontown as an affluent area. This economic strength, combined with its diverse population, reflects a trend of "suburban diversity" where traditionally homogeneous suburbs are becoming more racially and ethnically diverse while maintaining economic prosperity.
Hattontown exemplifies a Transitional Community, gradually moving towards greater diversity while maintaining economic strength. This evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and the growing attractiveness of planned communities that offer both economic opportunities and cultural diversity.
